Bloody Maria Cocktail

bloody Mary, bloody Mary, bloody Maria??

To sum up this breakfast rainbow series I thought a cocktail recipe was in order. Hosting family and friends over the holidays can be stressful and sometimes a drink (even at say, 7am) helps! I'm not saying get drunk, but sometimes you just need to take the edge off...plus this drink is yummy and good for you!

A Bloody Maria is a sister cocktail to a Bloody Mary and the only difference is that it's made with tequila instead of vodka. This fun south-of-the-boarder twist on a classic cocktail would pair well with my Southwestern Sunshine Skillet. Make this cocktail for a crowd, it can easily be doubled/tripled/quadrupled and served in an ice filled pitcher, here's how...

Ingredients - Makes 1 Drink
1 Lemon Wedge (more for garnish)
2 oz. Silver Tequila (suggest Jose Cuervo Especial Silver made with blue agave)
1 tsp. Horseradish
2 Dashes Tabasco Sauce
2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
Pinch Paprika
Pinch Celery Salt
Pinch Black Pepper
6 oz. Tomato Juice
Garnish: Celery Stalk, Lemon Wedge, and/or Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Directions
Squeeze the lemon wedge into a cocktail shaker and then drop it in. Add the tequila, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire, paprika, celery salt, pepper, and tomato juice to the cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a tall ice filled glass and garnish as desired. Cheers to the New Year! Enjoy!